Staff Civil Designer

Civil Designer – Transportation (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Dallas, TX

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Civil Designer to support multidisciplinary engineering teams on infrastructure and electrical projects. This role is responsible for producing high-quality design and drafting deliverables, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to client and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, produce, and modify detailed design drawings and construction documents using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM), and Civil 3D
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, and design concepts to independently create complete and accurate drawing packages
• Prepare and revise plan sets, profiles, details, and plot drawings for design submittals and construction documentation
• Apply and enforce CAD standards to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables
• Coordinate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems into civil designs
• Maintain and utilize CAD standards, templates, and detail libraries to improve production efficiency
• Identify design conflicts and propose practical, technically sound solutions
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements
• Incorporate redlines, field markups, and update as-built documentation
• Support continuous improvement of CAD workflows, standards, and best practices
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members as needed
• Collaborate across project teams and support additional responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and project requirements

Qualifications

• One of the following is required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field 7 years of experience
  • Associate degree 8 years of experience
  • 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel
• Strong experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and OpenBridge Designer (OBM)
• Expert understanding of civil design principles, calculations, and systems
• Solid knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination, including electrical integration
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with engineers, project managers, and designers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Aspen Technical Staffing
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
          ~2001-2026~

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.